tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43839616210072645422018-03-19T18:10:13.255-07:00sony forumReal Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.comBlogger12191125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-18131538333308859172018-03-19T18:10:00.001-07:002018-03-19T18:10:13.414-07:00Exclusive: Huawei P20/P20 Pro will feature “Super Slow Motion” to rival the Samsung Galaxy S9<p class="dropcap">On March 27th, Huawei will officially unveil the Huawei P20, Huawei P20 Pro, and Huawei P20 Lite. The P20 Lite has already gone on sale in a few countries, while the P20 and P20 Pro have had nearly everything leaked about them. We’ve seen leaked <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20-leaked-press-renders/">press renders</a>, <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20-p20-pro-leaked-manual/">manuals</a>, and even official&nbsp;<a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/download-huawei-p20-stock-wallpapers/">wallpapers</a>&nbsp;in the wild. As the launch day approaches, we now have new information to share about the devices, both from our own analysis as well as from Roland Quandt from&nbsp;<em>WinFuture.&nbsp;</em>In summary,&nbsp;<em>WinFuture</em> has leaked exact specifications of the P20 Pro’s triple camera setup, while we have obtained information about the P20 and P20 Pro’s super slow motion feature which competes with the slow motion recording on the Samsung Galaxy S9.</p><p>First, let’s talk about what&nbsp;<a href="http://winfuture.de/news,102392.html"><em>WinFuture</em></a> has disclosed today. The publication has detailed most of what’s new for the highest-end Huawei P20 Pro model. According to&nbsp;<em>WinFuture,&nbsp;</em>the P20 Pro will offer triple Leica-branded camera sensors on the rear. The main sensor offers a whopping 40MP while another sensor offers 8MP 5X hydrid zoom and another sensor captures at 20MP in black and white.&nbsp;In addition,&nbsp;<em>WinFuture</em> notes that the P20 Pro combines sensors with apertures of f/1.6 and f/2.4, though it is unclear which sensor works at these aperture values.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-212266" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Huawei-P20-Pro-Triple-Cameras.png" alt="Huawei P20 Pro Triple Camera" width="660" height="222" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Huawei-P20-Pro-Triple-Cameras.png 660w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Huawei-P20-Pro-Triple-Cameras-300x101.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Huawei P20 Pro Triple Camera Setup. Source: WinFuture.</em></p><p>On the front, both the P20 and the P20 Pro will have a 24MP camera. There’s also something called a “Light Fusion” system in place for both the front-facing camera and the rear-facing cameras, though it’s unclear what this will be used for.</p><p>The&nbsp;<em>WinFuture</em> report goes into more detail on the RAM, storage, pricing, colors, and other aspects of the devices, so we recommend you read their full report <a href="http://winfuture.de/news,102392.html">here</a>.</p><p>Now that we’ve discussed the main camera features of the devices, we can offer our own information on top of the&nbsp;<em>WinFuture</em> report. Yesterday, a user on Twitter posted a video of what appeared to be a promotion for the upcoming P20 devices. This video is clearly promoting a slow motion capability on the devices, but the video did not mention a resolution or frame rate. After digging through the Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro firmware files (as we have done <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20-plus-4000-mah-battery-always-on-display/">many times</a> in <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/exclusive-huawei-p20-will-launch-with-android-8-1-oreo-and-emui-8-1/">the past</a>), we can offer exact information on the P20/P20 Pro slow motion feature.</p><blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">Slooow moootion <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ImmaginaOOOltre?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ImmaginaOOOltre</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HuaweiP20?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HuaweiP20</a><br />Congrats 4 u cats… <a href="https://twitter.com/SofiaLehtimaki?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SofiaLehtimaki</a> <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.4/72x72/1f643.png" alt="🙃" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.4/72x72/1f31e.png" alt="🌞" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/catlover?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#catlover</a> <a href="https://t.co/AX3mxLvtg6">pic.twitter.com/AX3mxLvtg6</a></p><p>— Ricciolo (@Ricciolo1) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ricciolo1/status/975414020336504833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2018</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></p><p><em>The following information is based on firmware files obtained by&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/FunkyHuawei" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span class="atMention" title="funkyhuawei">@FunkyHuawei</span></a>, the man behind the&nbsp;<a href="https://funkyhuawei.club/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FunkyHuawei.club</a>&nbsp;service, which allows users to&nbsp;<a href="https://funkyhuawei.club/models" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">update</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://funkyhuawei.club/unbricking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">unbrick</a>, or&nbsp;<a href="https://funkyhuawei.club/rebranding" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">rebrand</a>&nbsp;Huawei and Honor phones for a fee. He has provided access to these firmware files exclusively to XDA-Developers.</em></p><hr /><h2>Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro Slow Motion Recording</h2><p>Although the Sony <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/xz-premium">Xperia XZ Premium</a> was the first to feature 960fps recording, the world didn’t really pay attention to such a feature until <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-and-galaxy-s9-are-official-specifications-features-prices-and-availability/">Samsung did it</a>. The <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-s9-plus-hands-on/">Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+</a>&nbsp;offer super slow motion video recording (960fps) at 720p resolution. Now, it appears that Huawei will follow suit as we performed a teardown of the EMUI 8.1 camera app taken from the P20 and P20 Pro’s firmware files and discovered explicit references to a <strong>960fps recording mode at 720p resolution</strong>.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-212267" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Huawei-P20-and-Huawei-P20-Pro-Super-Slow-Motion-1024x408.png" alt="Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro Super Slow Motion" width="900" height="359" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Huawei-P20-and-Huawei-P20-Pro-Super-Slow-Motion-1024x408.png 1024w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Huawei-P20-and-Huawei-P20-Pro-Super-Slow-Motion-300x120.png 300w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Huawei-P20-and-Huawei-P20-Pro-Super-Slow-Motion-768x306.png 768w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Huawei-P20-and-Huawei-P20-Pro-Super-Slow-Motion.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" />The above code is for a class called “<code>SuperSlowMotionResolutionExtension</code>” and one of the methods called “<code>setSupportedHighSpeedData</code>” shows that “<code>1280x720_960</code>” is a supported video mode. That means that the Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Plus (the code is present in both phones’ firmware files) will support <strong>720p@960fps</strong>, just like the Samsung Galaxy S9 series.</p><p>Thus, it looks like the Huawei P20 will match the Samsung Galaxy S9 at least in high frame rate recording. Huawei reportedly <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20-lg-v30-alpha-mwc-samsung-galaxy-s9/">canceled their P20 unveiling at Mobile World Congress</a> because of Samsung after all, so it’s important for the phone to not only offer features comparable to those found on its main competitor, but to go even further in other aspects. Given the insane camera specifications leaked by <em>WinFuture</em> today, it’s clear that Huawei’s main focus is on the camera improvements. Although, we should mention that the&nbsp;recently announced <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/sony-announces-the-xperia-xz2-and-the-xperia-xz2-compact-with-189-displays-and-the-qualcomm-snapdragon-845-soc/">Sony Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact</a>&nbsp;offer super slow motion 960fps recording at 1080p resolution, so Samsung and Huawei still have some catching up to do.</p><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2prCwXf<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-66963341426473127092018-03-19T12:45:00.001-07:002018-03-19T12:45:45.668-07:00Huawei is working on a low-end Android 8.1 Oreo device with a MediaTek MT6739 SoC<p class="dropcap">Huawei is the world’s third largest smartphone manufacturer. The company has a broad lineup of phones, ranging from the mid-range Mate 10 Lite to flagships such as the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-mate-10-pro-porsche-official/">Mate 10 and the Mate 10 Pro</a>. Honor, a subsidiary of Huawei, also sells smartphones ranging from the Honor 7X and the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/honor-9-lite-budget-phone-better-battery-life/">Honor 9 Lite</a> to affordable flagships such as the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/honor-view-10-us-pre-order/">Honor View 10</a>.</p><p>However, Huawei currently doesn’t have any presence in the low-end price segment of the smartphone market. Recently, we exclusively reported that the Huawei Y5 Lite <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-y5-lite-2018-android-oreo-go-edition-phone/">will be the company’s first Android Go phone</a>. It will have low-end specifications, including the MediaTek MT6737m system-on-chip, a WVGA (854×480) display, and run Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition). Now, we have information on a new low-end Huawei device, which looks to have slightly higher-end specifications than the upcoming Huawei Y5 Lite.</p><p><em>The following information is based on firmware files obtained by&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/FunkyHuawei" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><span class="atMention" title="funkyhuawei">@FunkyHuawei</span></a>, the man behind the&nbsp;<a href="https://funkyhuawei.club/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FunkyHuawei.club</a>&nbsp;service, which allows users to&nbsp;<a href="https://funkyhuawei.club/models" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">update</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://funkyhuawei.club/unbricking" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">unbrick</a>, or&nbsp;<a href="https://funkyhuawei.club/rebranding" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">rebrand</a>&nbsp;Huawei and Honor phones for a fee. He has provided access to these firmware files exclusively to XDA-Developers.</em></p><p>The upcoming Huawei budget phone will have 2GB of RAM. It is code-named&nbsp;<strong>DRA-L22</strong>, and it will have an HD+ (1440×720) display with an 18:9 aspect ratio.</p><p>It will be powered by the MediaTek MT6739 system-on-chip, <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/mediatek-mt6739-launches-in-india-along-with-the-helio-p23/">which is the successor to the MT6737m</a>. The chip won’t compete with higher-end chips such as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/qualcomm-snapdragon-450-wear-fingerprint-sensors/">Snapdragon 450</a>, or even the Snapdragon 430/435. That’s because it still has only a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU cluster which is clocked at up to 1.5GHz. The SoC has Imagination Technologies’ PowerVR GE8100 clocked at up to 570MHz. It supports 18:9 displays with a maximum resolution of HD+ (1440×720), and it has an LTE Cat 4 modem. The maximum RAM supported is 3GB LPDDR3 RAM. The SoC supports a maximum camera resolution of 13MP, and it can record video up to 1080p resolution at 30 FPS. Finally, it supports eMMC 5.1 and Bluetooth 4.2.</p><p>Finally, the upcoming budget phone will be powered by Android 8.1 Oreo. That’s good news as it means it’s required to have <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/tag/project-treble/">Project Treble</a> support. The specifications of the device aren’t exciting, but if it launches at a low enough price, it could make sense for emerging markets or for use as a secondary backup device.</p><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2u2I8gm<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-27015258401957837302018-03-19T11:10:00.001-07:002018-03-19T11:10:46.966-07:00Monitor your phone’s GPS and Wi-Fi Scanning with Toggle Track<p class="dropcap">As more high-end hardware components are added to devices, the more battery life our phones eat up. Some features like GPS and WiFi Scanning can be incredibly useful in certain situations but they usually aren’t something you want to be enabled all the time. So XDA&nbsp;Junior Member&nbsp;<a id="postmenu_75782488" class="bigfusername xda-popup-trigger" href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4687214" name="postmenu_75782488">abhinandanbr</a>&nbsp;has created Toggle Track to actively let you know when these features are turned on. There are ways to automate the enabling and disabling of these features with applications like <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/u/tasker-tips-tricks">Tasker</a>, but Toggle Track is a free application with a simple setup process to simply notify you when they are on.</p><h3><span style="font-size: large;">Features</span></h3><ul><li>Free app.</li><li>Prevent battery drain.</li><li>Notifies when user left GPS on.</li><li>Notifies when WiFi scanning is ON.</li><li>Stats via pie chart, pull down to refresh the chart.</li><li>Persistent notifications settings also available.</li><li>Supports phones and Tablets.</li><li>4.3+ supported.</li></ul><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abi.wifitrack" title="Toggle Track (Wifi/GPS Status Monitor)">Toggle Track (Wifi/GPS Status Monitor) (Free, Google Play) →</a></p><hr /><a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-toggle-trackwifi-gps-monitor2-5-t3759129" class="btn btn_" target="_self" style="background-color:#f85050; color:#ffffff;">Check out Toggle Track in our Android Apps and Games forum</a><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2G8MDuI<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-61937531062921629132018-03-19T10:45:00.001-07:002018-03-19T10:45:44.703-07:00Possible ‘Nexus Player’ successor shows up in AOSP running Android Q<p class="dropcap">You may or may not remember Google once had a streaming media device called the <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-player">Nexus Player</a>. It flew under the radar for most people, even more so than its predecessor, the <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-q">Nexus Q</a>. Support for the Nexus Player ended with <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/tag/android-oreo/">Android 8.0</a> Oreo, so fans of the standalone Google-made streaming media device may feel left out with the release of the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/tag/android-p/">Android P Developer Preview</a>. However, a new device has shown up in AOSP with the code-name “elfin” and it may be a Nexus Player successor.</p><p>A new commit has popped up in the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) for enabling R8 by default in <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/tag/android-q/">Android Q</a>. R8 is a <a href="https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2017/08/next-generation-dex-compiler-now-in.html">ProGuard replacement</a> <a href="https://r8.googlesource.com/r8">developed by Google</a> that aims to be better optimized. What’s interesting about <a href="https://android-review.googlesource.com/c/platform/build/+/640659">this commit</a>&nbsp;are the devices that this change is being tested on: “taimen” which is also known as the <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel">Google Pixel</a> 2 XL, and “elfin” which is our unknown Google device.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-212245" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Pixel-Player-Android-Q-1-1024x503.png" alt="Pixel Player Nexus Player Android Q" width="900" height="442" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Pixel-Player-Android-Q-1-1024x503.png 1024w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Pixel-Player-Android-Q-1-300x147.png 300w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Pixel-Player-Android-Q-1-768x377.png 768w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Pixel-Player-Android-Q-1.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p><p>Searching through the AOSP Gerrit for further references to “elfin” brings us to <a href="https://android-review.googlesource.com/c/platform/frameworks/opt/net/wifi/+/628926">this commit</a>&nbsp;fixing a bug with the WifiConfigManager. The bug appears to affect two devices: “fugu” which is the Nexus Player, and “elfin” which is again the unknown device.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-212247" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Nexus-Player-Android-Q-1-1024x503.png" alt="Nexus Player Android Q" width="900" height="442" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Nexus-Player-Android-Q-1-1024x503.png 1024w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Nexus-Player-Android-Q-1-300x147.png 300w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Nexus-Player-Android-Q-1-768x377.png 768w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Nexus-Player-Android-Q-1.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p><p>Thus, it’s clear that this “elfin” device is having Android Q tested on it, but as for exactly what model it will be, we aren’t very sure. The fact that the bug listed affects both the Nexus Player and this unknown device hints that the two may be related in some way, so it’s possible that this device is a Nexus Player successor.</p><p>Admittedly, there’s no real solid evidence pointing towards what this elfin device may be. The code name deviates from Google’s norm of naming their devices after fish. According to an earlier&nbsp;<em>Droid-Life</em> report, the 2018 Google Pixel devices will be code-named “crosshatch,” “albacore,” or “blueline.”</p><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2u1F6IZ<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-41151118012617045062018-03-19T09:11:00.001-07:002018-03-19T09:11:19.768-07:00Use your phone in One Hand with the Niwatori Xposed Module<p class="dropcap">Not all Android smartphones offer a built-in one-handed mode, which is quite sad since it can be incredibly useful <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/consumers-spending-more-time-larger-devices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">as smartphones have continued increasing in size</a>. We recently <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xda.onehandedmode" target="_blank" rel="noopener">launched an application called One-Handed Mode</a> to help with this issue and it doesn’t even require root access. However, it doesn’t work with all applications. If you have root access and the <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed">Xposed Framework</a> installed, it’s worth checking out the&nbsp;Niwatori <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules">Xposed Module</a> if you are running into difficulty with our application. The Xposed Module is in the Xposed Repo right now. Check the forum thread below for more information.</p><hr /><a href="https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/xposed/cn.zhougy0717.xposed.niwatori" class="btn btn_" target="_self" style="background-color:#f85050; color:#ffffff;">Read mroe in the Xposed Framework Modules forum</a><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2GGQMnf<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-45679144656250815722018-03-19T08:35:00.001-07:002018-03-19T08:35:29.167-07:00Unofficial TWRP now available for the Gemini PDA<p class="dropcap">Planet Computers was able to raise over $2 million with their crowdfunding campaign for the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/gemini-android-clamshell-device-aims-revive-pdas/">Gemini PDA</a>. This is an&nbsp;Android &amp; Linux mobile device with the goal of bringing&nbsp;the keyboard personal digital assistant into the 21st century. The device got the attention of the Android community and an unofficial release of <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-twrp/">TWRP</a> from XDA&nbsp;Recognized Contributor&nbsp;<a id="postmenu_75903948" class="bigfusername xda-popup-trigger" href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4222965" name="postmenu_75903948">deadman96385</a>&nbsp;makes the device even more interesting. This build is for version&nbsp;3.2.1-0 of TWRP and there are a couple of known bugs to watch out for (displayed in portrait mode and encryption does not work). The method of installing TWRP on the Gemini PDA from Planet Computers is different from standard Android devices, but deadman96385 has included an easy to follow <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/category/tutorials/">tutorial</a> in the linked thread below.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-212227" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/https_2F2Fi.imgur_.com2Fomrbzg2-1024x768.jpg" alt="Gemini PDA TWRP" width="900" height="675" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/https_2F2Fi.imgur_.com2Fomrbzg2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/https_2F2Fi.imgur_.com2Fomrbzg2-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/https_2F2Fi.imgur_.com2Fomrbzg2-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/https_2F2Fi.imgur_.com2Fomrbzg2.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p><hr /><a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/gemini-pda/development/recovery-twrp-3-2-1-0-t3763855" class="btn btn_" target="_self" style="background-color:#f85050; color:#ffffff;">Check out this unofficial build of TWRP in our Planet Gemini PDA forum</a><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2G5PcgR<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-75619087744739397852018-03-19T07:50:00.001-07:002018-03-19T07:50:43.649-07:00‘Simple Ad-blocker for Samsung’ blocks ads, manages permissions, and disables packages on Galaxy phones<p class="dropcap">There are multiple ways of implementing ad blocking software on an Android smartphone or tablet. <a href="https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/org.adaway" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AdAway</a> is a popular choice for those who don’t mind rooting their devices as it lets you modify the HOSTS file. For those who can’t or don’t want to root, the VPN method has become popular with <a href="https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/org.jak_linux.dns66">DNS66</a> being a go-to application for many people. For a while, Samsung had an option called AdHell that utilized&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href="https://seap.samsung.com/sdk/knox-standard-android" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Samsung&nbsp;Knox Standard SDK</a>&nbsp;to block them. This option has been discontinued, but now Samsung Galaxy smartphone owners are able to use a new application called “Simple Ad Blocker for Samsung” (SABS).</p><p>We first highlighted the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/adhell-is-a-free-open-source-ad-blocker-with-package-disabler-for-samsung-devices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adhell application in June of last year</a> as it was a clever use of the SDK that Samsung implements for devices secured with Knox. The developer of Adhell actually worked for Samsung and was forced to remove it along with the publicly available source code. A few months later, XDA Senior Member&nbsp;<a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?s=147035dd1b37722d487c751810da2439&amp;u=4734004">FiendFyre</a>&nbsp;stepped up and <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/adhell-2-rework-now-available/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">released Adhell 2, which was based off the original source code</a> of the project. Adhell 2 has become&nbsp;obsolete and unsupported so XDA&nbsp;Senior Member&nbsp;<a id="postmenu_75614349" class="bigfusername xda-popup-trigger" href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=6183103" name="postmenu_75614349">NeedleGames</a>&nbsp;filled the role and released this app better known as SABS.</p><a href='https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/1-2.jpg' data-rel="lightbox-gallery-1"><img width="146" height="300" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/1-2-146x300.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/1-2-146x300.jpg 146w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/1-2-498x1024.jpg 498w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/1-2.jpg 584w" sizes="(max-width: 146px) 100vw, 146px" /></a> <a href='https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/2-2.jpg' data-rel="lightbox-gallery-1"><img width="146" height="300" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/2-2-146x300.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/2-2-146x300.jpg 146w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/2-2-498x1024.jpg 498w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/2-2.jpg 584w" sizes="(max-width: 146px) 100vw, 146px" /></a> <a href='https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/3-1.jpg' data-rel="lightbox-gallery-1"><img width="146" height="300" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/3-1-146x300.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/3-1-146x300.jpg 146w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/3-1-498x1024.jpg 498w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/3-1.jpg 584w" sizes="(max-width: 146px) 100vw, 146px" /></a><p>Similar to the two previous Adhell releases, SABS is described as a “system-wide, rootless Ad Blocker, package disabler, permission manager and more” and works by using Samsung’s Knox SDK. There are a lot of Samsung devices out there with different versions of the Knox SDK, so NeedleGames says SABS “only focuses on Samsung <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8">Galaxy S8</a>, S8+ and Note 8 devices with latest Android version.” However, they also note that it should work on all Samsung devices that are running Android 5.0 Lollipop or higher. Along with providing an ad blocker service, SABS can also&nbsp;disable system apps that are impossible to disable within the settings application without root. You can also use it to remove permissions from apps that you can’t usually control.</p><p>The latest update to SABS added the ability to&nbsp;block the theme store so that 3rd party themes from the XDA community would work on non rooted devices. The setup process can take some time as you need to complete tasks such as obtaining&nbsp;a license key directly from Samsung. NeedleGames has laid out the entire process in the official XDA thread linked below. For those who are interested, the application is open source and you can find the <a href="https://github.com/LayoutXML/SABS" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GitHub page for the project right here</a>.</p><hr /><a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-sabs-simple-adblocker-samsung-t3751722" class="btn btn_" target="_self" style="background-color:#f85050; color:#ffffff;">Check out SABS in our Android Apps and Games forum</a><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2FMAegz<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-18064035384448524182018-03-19T07:20:00.001-07:002018-03-19T07:20:09.138-07:00Samsung Galaxy S9 durability tested by SquareTrade, only marginal improvements over the Galaxy S8<p class="dropcap"><a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/nokia-announces-the-new-nokia-3-nokia-5-and-nokia-6-arte-black-edition/">The Nokia 3310</a> was one of the company’s most popular cell phones and it became famous for being virtually indestructible. It wasn’t the best looking cell phone at the time, but it had great battery life and was able to take multiple drops and throws without the device breaking. As we transitioned to the smartphone era, a lot of companies followed suit and designed phones that were durable. However, the trend lately shows that overall design is more important than durability to the average customer. SquareTrade recently performed a durability test of <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-aosp-android-oreo-project-treble/">Samsung’s new Galaxy S9</a> and their results show only marginal improvements over the <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8">Galaxy S8</a>.</p><p>The debate between a premium design and a durable smartphone has caused quite the divide within the community. Plastic was a popular build material for a while due to its ability to take drops without breaking major components. HTC became <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/htc-u-ultra-signals-identity-loss/">known for their metal phones</a> that provided a sense of weight and also proved to be quite durable compared to others on the market. However, since Samsung switched to the glass sandwich style with the <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6">Galaxy S6</a>, it seems to have started a trend where the premium look and feel of a device has become a major selling point.</p><p>The thing is, it’s incredibly difficult to make a smartphone durable from drops when the front and back are full glass panels. This becomes even harder for Samsung as they have been rocking the Infinity Display design that curves the glass at its edges. Many of you know&nbsp;<a href="https://www.squaretrade.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SquareTrade</a> as&nbsp;an extended warranty service provider for consumer electronics and appliances. With the rise in popularity of smartphones, they’ve been focusing a lot on these over these last few years.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-212192" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/SamsungS9_Scorecard_preview-1024x794.png" alt="galaxy s9" width="900" height="698" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/SamsungS9_Scorecard_preview-1024x794.png 1024w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/SamsungS9_Scorecard_preview-300x233.png 300w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/SamsungS9_Scorecard_preview-768x595.png 768w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/SamsungS9_Scorecard_preview.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p><p>They just released their durability test of the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+. The results show that Samsung has only been able to make marginal improvements when compared to last year’s Galaxy S8. Depending on which device you have, the Galaxy S9 or the Galaxy S9+, you can see that their scorecard shows different strengths and weaknesses. For example, the Galaxy S9 has a high risk of damage during the company’s tumble test, while the Galaxy S9+ wasn’t as bad. Another test shows the regular Galaxy S9 is less durable to SquareTrade’s bendability test when compared to the Galaxy S9+.</p><a href='https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/CZ8A3595_tumble_02_preview.jpeg' data-rel="lightbox-gallery-1"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/CZ8A3595_tumble_02_preview-300x200.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/CZ8A3595_tumble_02_preview-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/CZ8A3595_tumble_02_preview-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/CZ8A3595_tumble_02_preview-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/CZ8A3595_tumble_02_preview.jpeg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a> <a href='https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/CZ8A3603_face_02_preview.jpeg' data-rel="lightbox-gallery-1"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/CZ8A3603_face_02_preview-300x200.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/CZ8A3603_face_02_preview-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/CZ8A3603_face_02_preview-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/CZ8A3603_face_02_preview-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/CZ8A3603_face_02_preview.jpeg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a> <a href='https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/CZ8A3607_back_02_preview.jpeg' data-rel="lightbox-gallery-1"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/CZ8A3607_back_02_preview-300x200.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/CZ8A3607_back_02_preview-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/CZ8A3607_back_02_preview-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/CZ8A3607_back_02_preview-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/CZ8A3607_back_02_preview.jpeg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a> <a href='https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/CZ8A3612_side_02_preview.jpeg' data-rel="lightbox-gallery-1"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/CZ8A3612_side_02_preview-300x200.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/CZ8A3612_side_02_preview-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/CZ8A3612_side_02_preview-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/CZ8A3612_side_02_preview-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/CZ8A3612_side_02_preview.jpeg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a><p><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/zyPoRQtwvEU" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start">﻿</span></iframe></p><p>I have personally shifted to using TPU cases since this trend has started picking up, but many feel that defeats the purpose of buying a smartphone with a premium design. While true, I just know that I’ll be dropping my phones eventually and I feel more at ease knowing that I have at least some protection.</p><p>Let us know what you think of this trend and whether or not it has influenced how you treat your smartphone (by using a case for example).</p><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2FKUsaq<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-89465871050841611282018-03-19T06:20:00.001-07:002018-03-19T06:20:23.810-07:00Future Android version may natively support facial recognition hardware<p class="dropcap">According to a <a href="https://android-review.googlesource.com/c/platform/frameworks/base/+/640360/">recent commit</a> on the AOSP Gerrit, native support for facial recognition hardware may be coming in a future version of Android. This comes off of the back of <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/iris-scanners-native-support-android-p/">recent commits potentially enabling native support for iris scanning hardware</a>. We’ve already seen iris scanning implemented by the likes of Samsung originating with the infamous <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-7">Galaxy Note 7</a>. This would increase the likelihood of future devices launching with faster facial recognition by using specialized hardware. Currently, companies are using software solutions to achieve the same goal. <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-face-unlock-oneplus-5t/">The OnePlus 5T is a prime example of this</a>, where software was used to create a shockingly fast facial recognition algorithm that surpasses the one built into Android via Smart Unlock.</p><p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-212176 size-full" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/face-unlock-hardware-commit.png" alt="facial recognition" width="880" height="329" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/face-unlock-hardware-commit.png 880w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/face-unlock-hardware-commit-300x112.png 300w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/face-unlock-hardware-commit-768x287.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px" /></p><p>This doesn’t necessarily mean we will actually see the advent of specialized hardware to handle facial recognition. It just means there will now be an interface to handle it natively so that device OEMs may include such hardware if they wish. This could lead to even more specialization of processing, like the Pixel Visual Core which is a unique piece of hardware for processing images on the Pixel 2. A similar approach may be taken for facial recognition hardware, meaning face unlock might get even faster in the near future, not to mention with a potential to also be more efficient.</p><p>It should be noted this is only the&nbsp;<strong>initial version of the face authentication manager interface</strong>. That means it’s likely still in an alpha state, that in theory could never be built upon. It’s unlikely it will be left in such a state though, given that <a href="https://mobileidworld.com/fpc-fingerprint-iris-scanning-smartphone-011011/">manufacturer interest in dedicated hardware for biometrics is only growing</a>. There’s a huge amount of potential for custom biometric hardware in the future, and laying the groundwork for facial recognition hardware support may be what’s needed to expand even further.</p><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2pmAGaO<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-53061593754669284702018-03-17T18:35:00.001-07:002018-03-17T18:35:14.257-07:00How to check if your Android device supports Seamless Updates<p class="dropcap">Android Nougat introduced support for seamless updates with the A/B partition system. Devices that support the new partition system have two sets of partitions, a_slot and b_slot. The term “seamless updates” is used because all updates are now downloaded to the inactive slot. When a user reboots to finish installing, the device seamlessly switches over to the inactive slot, thereby eliminating downtime. User data is shared between the partitions.</p><p>A/B partitions have their set of advantages and disadvantages. The first advantage here is that if an update is not installed properly, the device can simply switch to the other slot (for example, if the update is being installed in the background to the b_slot, then the device will switch back to the a_slot) and boot errors will be avoided. The second advantage is that users no longer see the “Android is upgrading…” screen. When the update has finished installing, the device reboots normally.</p><p>On the other hand, the A/B partition system has significant disadvantages. It increases the used storage space of a device because there are now two sets of partitions. The storage increase may not be major on devices having a large amount of internal storage, but it exists. The more major problem here is that A/B partitions have proved to be an impediment to development for several devices, including the first-generation Google Pixels, the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/moto-z2-force-ab-seamless-updates/">Moto Z2 Force</a>, and the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-a1-android-ab-partition/">Xiaomi Mi A1</a>.</p><p>As of now, few Android device makers have opted to use the A/B partition system. Apart from Google’s first and second-generation Pixels, examples of devices using the partition system include the Moto Z2 Force, the <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone">Essential Phone</a>, and the Xiaomi Mi A1.</p><p>Users can easily check whether their Android device supports seamless updates by running the following command:</p><pre><br /><code>getprop ro.boot.slot_suffix</code><br /></pre><p>If there is no output, the device does not have the A/B partition system. On the other hand, if a string is displayed (such as _a or _b), then it does support seamless updates.</p><p>Alternatively, users can use the <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kevintresuelo.treble&amp;hl=en">Treble Check app</a> on the Google Play Store. Apart from informing users about whether Project Treble is supported or not, the app also informs users whether their device has the A-only system partition, or the A/B partition system used for seamless updates.</p><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2FUdbfS<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-1296602689765995362018-03-17T14:15:00.001-07:002018-03-17T14:15:42.781-07:00Android P-ify Xposed Module lets you use Android P features on your Android Oreo device<p class="dropcap">Android P Developer Preview 1 <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/android-p-developer-preview-1-google-pixel-xl-pixel-2-xl/">was released on March 7 for the Google Pixel/XL and the Google Pixel 2/XL</a>. The new Android version brings plenty of new features, including support for display cutouts (<a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/android-display-notch-discussion/">notch</a>), improvements to messaging, <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/android-p-privacy-updates/">privacy improvements</a>, a multi-camera API, and more. <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/android-p-dp1-google-pixel-xl-pixel-2-xl-minor-features/">We have thoroughly explored all the new UI changes in the Developer Preview</a>, which include changes to the notifications drawer, quick settings, colored icons in the Settings app, and much more.</p><p><a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/android-p-developer-preview-discussion/">Opinion is divided</a> on whether the new UI changes (which continue the trend towards a brighter UI with more use of white that was started in <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/tag/android-oreo/">Android Oreo</a>) are an improvement over Android Oreo’s UI. Some users think that the changes are a regression, while others think differently. The debate becomes more polarizing when considering the fact that there is no way to <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/install-dark-theme-android-oreo-without-root/">install a dark theme without root</a> on Android P, because <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/android-p-blocks-custom-overlays-substratum-themes/">Google has blocked third-party overlays from being installed</a>.</p><p>On the other hand, there is a sizable segment of users that want to use Android P features on their Android Oreo device. These users are interested in trying out the new position of the clock (on the left side of the status bar), the new colored icons in the Settings app, and the new transition animations.</p><p>Now, they can try out these features without having to flash the Developer Preview or without even having a Pixel device. XDA Senior Member <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=6018897">paphonb</a> has released Android P-ify, a new <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/xposed-installer-v3-15-android-oreo-fixes/">Xposed</a> Module that brings Android P features to Android Oreo devices. The features of the module are:</p><ul><li>A new Quick Settings design (the module does not replicate the circular Quick Settings of Android P)</li><li>Clock on the left side of the status bar</li><li>Force SystemUI dark theme when using static wallpapers (Android 8.1 only)</li><li>New rounded search bar and colored icons in the Settings app</li><li>A toggle for all of the above features</li><li>New app transitions</li></ul><a href='https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Android-P-ify-Xposed-Module.jpg' data-rel="lightbox-gallery-1"><img width="667" height="1200" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Android-P-ify-Xposed-Module.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Android P-ify Xposed Module" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Android-P-ify-Xposed-Module.jpg 667w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Android-P-ify-Xposed-Module-167x300.jpg 167w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Android-P-ify-Xposed-Module-569x1024.jpg 569w" sizes="(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px" /></a> <a href='https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Android-P-ify-Xposed-Module2.jpg' data-rel="lightbox-gallery-1"><img width="667" height="1200" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Android-P-ify-Xposed-Module2.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Android P-ify Xposed Module" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Android-P-ify-Xposed-Module2.jpg 667w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Android-P-ify-Xposed-Module2-167x300.jpg 167w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Android-P-ify-Xposed-Module2-569x1024.jpg 569w" sizes="(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px" /></a> <a href='https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Android-P-ify-Xposed-Module3.png' data-rel="lightbox-gallery-1"><img width="667" height="1200" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Android-P-ify-Xposed-Module3.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Android P-ify Xposed Module" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Android-P-ify-Xposed-Module3.png 667w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Android-P-ify-Xposed-Module3-167x300.png 167w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Android-P-ify-Xposed-Module3-569x1024.png 569w" sizes="(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px" /></a><p>Users can install the Android P-ify module by downloading the APK and installing it like any other <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules">Xposed module</a>.</p><p>The known issues of the Xposed module are that it supports only Android Oreo for now. In addition, the module is currently not working on <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/tag/android-oreo/">Android 8.0</a>, and the developer mentions support for the Android version will be added soon.</p><p>The developer also notes that the module may not work in heavily modified ROMs such as Samsung Experience, LG UX, and OxygenOS, and issues on these ROMs may not be worked. Finally, the status of the project has been categorized as alpha. Interested users are advised to keep in mind that the module works only on Android 8.1 currently.</p><hr /><a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposed-android-p-ify-features-t3764556" class="btn btn_" target="_self" style="background-color:#f85050; color:#ffffff;">Download Android P-ify Xposed module for Android Oreo devices</a><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2FHb4zG<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-65946119141691507172018-03-17T13:20:00.001-07:002018-03-17T13:20:09.602-07:00Report: LG will turn to LCD for the LG G7 to cut costs<p class="dropcap">In the last few months, we have seen many conflicting reports regarding LG’s next flagship smartphone. The LG G7 was first <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-lg-g7-january-2017-launch/">rumored to launch in January</a>, but that didn’t happen. Then, a rumor stated <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/report-lg-g7-march-unveiling-april-launch/">that the phone would be announced in March and be released in April</a>. However, that rumor was quickly followed by a report which stated that <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/report-lg-orders-team-start-lg-g7-from-scratch/">LG Electronics’ chief had ordered the development of the G7 to be started from scratch</a>, which meant that the phone did not launch at MWC. Instead, we LG announced the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/lg-v30s-thinq/">V30S ThinQ</a>, a variant of the V30 which comes with software enhancements as well as more RAM and storage.</p><p>Evan Blass stated last month that the G7 was codenamed Judy and would be announced in June. Complicating matters even further, a recent report by&nbsp;<em>ETNews&nbsp;</em>stated that the LG G7 and the G7 Plus <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/lg-g7-g7-plus-may-launch-display-notch/">will launch in May</a> with the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/android-display-notch-discussion/">display notch</a> and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 system-on-chip, although no official event has been scheduled as of now.</p><p>Now, a report by&nbsp;<em>The Investor&nbsp;</em>states that LG will likely adopt an LCD for its upcoming flagship smartphone, which has been tentatively referred as the G7. The move to adopt LCD instead of OLED will be done to reduce costs at a time when the company is facing continuous losses of its mobile division.</p><p>The report states that OLED displays are double or triple the price of LCD panels. It cited the research firm IHS market by stating that for example, the 5.5-inch LCD of the iPhone 8 Plus costs Apple $52, while the 5.8-inch OLED display for the iPhone X costs $110.</p><p><a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/smartphone-display-terminology-explained/">We have previously explained the advantages and disadvantages of OLED displays over LCDs</a> in smartphones. According to the report, the LG G7 will feature LG Display’s MLCD+ display, which is said to consume 35 percent less power than a conventional LCD, while having better brightness.</p><p>LG’s first smartphones with P-OLED displays were the G Flex and the G Flex 2. Last year, the company launched the V30 with a new P-OLED display. According to the majority of reviewers, the quality of the 6-inch P-OLED panel wasn’t as good as that of Samsung’s AMOLED displays.&nbsp;<em>The Investor&nbsp;</em>states that the phone didn’t succeed in helping LG’s mobile division make a turnaround as the unit suffered losses for the 11th consecutive quarter in Q4 2017.</p><p>The report adds that LG’s shift back to LCD may have something to do with Apple. This year, Apple is expected to focus on a rumored 6.1-inch iPhone with an LCD, which will be released alongside the 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch OLED iPhones. LG Display and Japan Display are expected to supply LCDs for the new iPhone variants.</p><p>At this point, nothing about the LG G7 is confirmed, so it is possible that this report is incorrect. Regardless, here’s hoping that LG ships a great display for the G7 with respect to brightness, contrast, viewing angles, power consumption, and color accuracy.</p><hr /><a href="http://www.theinvestor.co.kr/view.php?ud=20180316000532" class="btn btn_" target="_self" style="background-color:#f85050; color:#ffffff;">Source: The Investor</a><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2ph4h5O<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-46582257019441911102018-03-16T14:23:00.001-07:002018-03-16T14:23:05.741-07:00Sony Xperia XA1 series is now receiving Android 8.0 Oreo<p class="dropcap">The Sony Xperia XZ1 and the Xperia XZ1 Compact were the first Sony phones to launch with <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/tag/android-oreo/">Android 8.0</a> Oreo out of the box. Sony was one of the first device makers to start rolling out <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/tag/android-oreo/">Android Oreo</a> updates, as the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/android-oreo-sony-xperia-xz-premium/"></a><a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/xz-premium">Xperia XZ Premium</a> received its Android Oreo update in October. The <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-xz-and-xzs-now-officially-receiving-android-oreo-update/">Xperia XZ and the Xperia XZs have also received Android Oreo updates</a>. However, Sony’s mid-range smartphone series has been kept waiting up until now. The Xperia XA1 and XA1 Ultra <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/sony-launches-the-xperia-xz-premium-xzs-xa1-and-xa1-ultra-at-mwc-2017/">were launched at MWC 2017</a>, while the XA1 Plus was launched in August. Now, Sony has started rolling out the Android Oreo update to all three smartphones.</p><a href='https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Sony-Xperia-XA1-Android-Oreo-Update.jpg' data-rel="lightbox-gallery-1"><img width="315" height="560" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Sony-Xperia-XA1-Android-Oreo-Update.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Sony Xperia XA1 Android Oreo Update" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Sony-Xperia-XA1-Android-Oreo-Update.jpg 315w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Sony-Xperia-XA1-Android-Oreo-Update-169x300.jpg 169w" sizes="(max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px" /></a> <a href='https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Sony-Xperia-XA1-Android-Oreo-Update2.jpg' data-rel="lightbox-gallery-1"><img width="315" height="560" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Sony-Xperia-XA1-Android-Oreo-Update2.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Sony Xperia XA1 Android Oreo Update" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Sony-Xperia-XA1-Android-Oreo-Update2.jpg 315w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Sony-Xperia-XA1-Android-Oreo-Update2-169x300.jpg 169w" sizes="(max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px" /></a><p>The build number for the Xperia XA1, Ultra, and the Plus has been moved up from 48.0.A.1.131 (Android 7.0) to version&nbsp;48.1.A.0.116 (Android 8.0.0). The update includes the February 5, 2018 security patch. Currently, the changelog isn’t known, but users should expect standard Android Oreo features such as <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/notification-importance-controls-all-apps-android-oreo/">notification channels</a>, <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/picture-in-picture-mode-desktop-google-chrome/">picture-in-picture mode</a>, smart text selection, notification dots, the AutoFill framework, faster boot times, and more.</p><p>Sony has stated previously that <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/sony-removing-night-light-from-xperia-xa1-android-oreo-update/">the Android Oreo update will remove the Night Light feature for the Xperia XA1 series</a>.</p><p>The Sony Xperia XA1 series has the MediaTek Helio P20 system-on-chip, 3GB/4GB of RAM paired with 32GB/64GB of storage, and a 23MP rear camera. The Xperia XA1 has a 5-inch HD (1280×720) 16:9 IPS display, while the Ultra has a 6-inch Full HD (1920×1080) IPS display, and the Plus has a 5.5-inch Full HD (1920×1080) display.</p><p>The Xperia XA1 and the Plus have an 8MP front camera, while the Ultra has a 16MP front camera with OIS. Finally, the Xperia XA1 has a 2300mAh battery, while the Ultra and the Plus feature 2700mAh and 3430mAh batteries respectively.</p><hr /><a href="http://www.xperiablog.net/2018/03/16/xperia-xa1-family-gets-android-oreo-update-48-1-a-0-116/" class="btn btn_" target="_self" style="background-color:#f85050; color:#ffffff;">Source: Xperia Blog</a><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2FH5Rbk<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-50624223171964837902018-03-16T13:53:00.001-07:002018-03-16T13:53:21.466-07:00This is the Samsung Galaxy S9 running on AOSP Android Oreo thanks to Project Treble<p class="dropcap">Samsung’s latest flagships, the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-and-galaxy-s9-are-official-specifications-features-prices-and-availability/">Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+</a>, are the talk of the town. The devices are incremental upgrades over last year’s <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-s9-plus-hands-on/">Samsung Galaxy S8 series</a>, though they add many camera enhancements such as a variable aperture. Importantly, the Samsung Galaxy S9 devices are Samsung’s first to launch with <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/tag/android-oreo/">Android 8.0</a> Oreo on board, meaning they are <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/tag/project-treble/">Project Treble compatible</a>. That means these devices should have a much easier time compared to previous Samsung flagships in getting AOSP <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/tag/android-oreo/">Android Oreo</a> up and running—and indeed it has. A tester was able to successfully get a Project Treble Generic System Image (GSI) booted on his Exynos Galaxy S9, and we hope that this will pave the way for future development on the devices.</p><a href='https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S9-AOSP-Android-Oreo-1.jpg' data-rel="lightbox-gallery-1"><img width="497" height="1024" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S9-AOSP-Android-Oreo-1-497x1024.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large" alt="Samsung Galaxy S9 AOSP Android Oreo Project Treble" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S9-AOSP-Android-Oreo-1-497x1024.jpg 497w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S9-AOSP-Android-Oreo-1-146x300.jpg 146w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S9-AOSP-Android-Oreo-1.jpg 583w" sizes="(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px" /></a> <a href='https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S9-AOSP-Android-Oreo-2.jpg' data-rel="lightbox-gallery-1"><img width="497" height="1024" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S9-AOSP-Android-Oreo-2-497x1024.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large" alt="Samsung Galaxy S9 AOSP Android Oreo Project Treble" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S9-AOSP-Android-Oreo-2-497x1024.jpg 497w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S9-AOSP-Android-Oreo-2-146x300.jpg 146w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S9-AOSP-Android-Oreo-2.jpg 583w" sizes="(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px" /></a> <a href='https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S9-AOSP-Android-Oreo-3.jpg' data-rel="lightbox-gallery-1"><img width="497" height="1024" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S9-AOSP-Android-Oreo-3-497x1024.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large" alt="Samsung Galaxy S9 AOSP Android Oreo Project Treble" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S9-AOSP-Android-Oreo-3-497x1024.jpg 497w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S9-AOSP-Android-Oreo-3-146x300.jpg 146w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S9-AOSP-Android-Oreo-3.jpg 583w" sizes="(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px" /></a> <a href='https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S9-AOSP-Android-Oreo-4.jpg' data-rel="lightbox-gallery-1"><img width="497" height="1024" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S9-AOSP-Android-Oreo-4-497x1024.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large" alt="" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S9-AOSP-Android-Oreo-4-497x1024.jpg 497w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S9-AOSP-Android-Oreo-4-146x300.jpg 146w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S9-AOSP-Android-Oreo-4.jpg 583w" sizes="(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px" /></a><p>In the screenshots above, our tester, @coletrickle1 on <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/telegram-x-experimental-version-telegram/">Telegram</a>, was able to boot up AOSP Android 8.0 on his Exynos devices thanks to help from XDA Recognized Developer <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=7652989">minz1</a>. The ROM he is running is XDA Senior Member <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=1915408">phhusson</a>‘s <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development/experimental-phh-treble-t3709659">phh-Treble ROM</a>. According to his brief testing, functionality such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, fingerprint scanner, camera, mobile data, and more all work. In contrast to the <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/development/rom-unofficial-lineageos-14-1-galaxy-s8-t3684397">only AOSP ROM available for the Samsung Galaxy S8</a>, this is already a massive improvement.</p><p>Currently, the Android 8.1 Oreo ROM didn’t boot on the device, so the tester had to use the latest 8.0 system image (which is why the security patch version seems so old.) The developers are working on fixing that issue soon, however given that there’s only one tester at the moment, it’s a bit difficult to coordinate bug-fixing! Once AOSP Android 8.1 Oreo works, then it will be possible to test the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/lineageos-honor-view-10-huawei-mate-10-pro-project-treble/">LineageOS 15.1</a> or <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/carbonrom-honor-view-10-project-treble-devices/">CarbonROM</a> builds on the Galaxy S9. Unfortunately, certain hardware functionality such as the iris scanner won’t work because it isn’t supported by AOSP (though it <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/iris-scanners-native-support-android-p/">may be in a future release</a>).</p><p>Keep in mind that this only works on the Exynos Samsung Galaxy S9 because flashing a Project Treble GSI requires an unlocked bootloader. Furthermore, since Samsung’s bootloader doesn’t support the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/google-releases-separate-adb-and-fastboot-binary-downloads/">fastboot</a> protocol, you’ll have to find an alternative way to flash the ROM. The <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-official-twrp/">current TWRP builds</a> don’t seem to be working, so we had to run our tester through flashing the image directly to his system partition via root access (in other words, the process is currently a major pain).</p><p>Regardless, we’re excited to see where this goes. Snapdragon devices have always been superior to Exynos devices in terms of custom development, but thanks to Project Treble, the hardest part of porting an AOSP ROM—getting it booting with most basic hardware functionality working—is simplified. With <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-kernel-source/">kernel source</a> availability, the rest of the issues can be fixed as well.</p><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2phQrzT<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-609090745862338202018-03-16T13:43:00.001-07:002018-03-16T13:43:25.234-07:00LG is backtracking on their bootloop lawsuit settlement<p class="dropcap">It’s hard to bring up LG without hearing something about bootloops. To a lot of people. that’s all LG is known for. Earlier this year, LG settled a class-action lawsuit related to <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/lg-bootloop-lawsuit-adds-nexus-5x-lg-g5-v20-case/">many devices having bootloop issues</a>. The list of affected devices included the <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20">LG V20</a>, <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5">LG G5</a>, <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v10">LG V10</a>, <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x">Nexus 5X</a>, and <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4">LG G4</a>. The settlement said that anyone who was affected by the issues could be entitled to a $700 rebate for a new LG device or $425, for <em>each qualifying device</em>. LG could be backtracking on that last part.</p><p>According to anonymous sources, LG is now only offering a rebate or cash for one affected device. They’re offering warranty service for any other devices. What makes the situation even worse is LG is giving users one business day to file a claim. This is a pretty big deal for anyone involved in this situation. A lot of people received newer LG replacement phones or bought other models after having bootloop issues. They then experienced&nbsp;the same issues, which should qualify for more settlement.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-212108" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/lg-bootloop-letter-840x624.jpg" alt="" width="840" height="624" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/lg-bootloop-letter-840x624.jpg 840w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/lg-bootloop-letter-840x624-300x223.jpg 300w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/lg-bootloop-letter-840x624-768x571.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px" /></p><p>The email that was sent to an anonymous source says very bluntly that LG will no longer reimburse the user “for each phone – as we initially demanded.” The email was received on the 15th and it says in bold type “your failure to sign and submit the revised Release by March 19, 2018, will constitute a rejection of this settlement offer.” That leaves just one business day to fill it out.</p><p>The email goes on to say LG is within its rights to settle your claims in this manner and will not agree to settle your claims on any other terms.” How can that be true? LG previously agreed to a settlement with very specific requirements. Now they just decide they don’t have to follow them? LG seems to be digging themselves a deeper hole.</p><hr /><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/lg-backtracks-on-bootloop-settlement-slashes-cash-reimbursement-846243/" class="btn btn_" target="_self" style="background-color:#f85050; color:#ffffff;">Source: Android Authority</a><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2pi5Z6L<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-79793038777919446322018-03-16T13:03:00.001-07:002018-03-16T13:03:16.513-07:00Xiaomi Mi 6 is the latest to support Project Treble unofficially<p class="dropcap">Very few Android device makers have opted to release updates with Project Treble support for older devices. Huawei is one company that has opted to <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/honor-7x-android-oreo-beta-emui-8-0-project-treble/">update older devices with Treble support</a>. Essential included Treble support in the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/essential-phone-android-8-0-oreo-beta-2/">Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Essential Phone</a> as well. However, the situation is different when it comes to <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-6">Xiaomi Mi 6</a>. They have opted to not include Treble support in their official <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/tag/android-oreo/">Android Oreo</a> updates (that are still ongoing).</p><p>Upcoming Xiaomi devices launching with <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/tag/android-oreo/">Android 8.0</a> Oreo and above are required to have <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/tag/project-treble/">Project Treble</a> support, but that doesn’t mean older devices are left out completely. The hard work of the development community resulted in <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-redmi-note-4-project-treble/">the</a> <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-4">Xiaomi Redmi Note 4</a> receiving unofficial Project Treble support, which was achieved by using the unused&nbsp;<strong>cust&nbsp;</strong>partition. This meant that users of the device could flash a Generic System Image (GSI) of AOSP Android Oreo.</p><p>The same method was used to <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-5s-project-treble-compatibility-unofficially/">bring unofficial Project Treble support to the Xiaomi Mi 5s</a> (codename: capricorn) and <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-5-receives-project-treble-compatibility-unofficially/">the Xiaomi Mi 5</a> (codename: gemini). Now, the latest Xiaomi device to receive unofficial Treble support is the Xiaomi Mi 6. It also uses the very same method of using the&nbsp;<strong>cust&nbsp;</strong>partition.</p><p>The Xiaomi Mi 6 (codename: sagit) was launched in April 2017. It has a high-end list of specifications including the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 system-on-chip, 4GB/6GB of RAM paired with 64GB/128GB of storage, 5.15-inch Full HD (1920×1080) 16:9 IPS display, dual 12MP + 12MP wide-angle + telephoto rear cameras, 8MP front camera, and a 3350mAh battery. The device launched with MIUI 8 on top of Android Nougat and it received MIUI 9 in November. Xiaomi has also released <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-6-android-oreo-miui-global-stable-rom/">the Android Oreo-based MIUI Global Stable ROM for the device</a>.</p><p>Unofficial Project Treble support brings two partitions:&nbsp;<strong>system&nbsp;</strong>and&nbsp;<strong>vendor</strong>. The system partition contains the Generic System Image, while the vendor partition contains device-specific files that are required for booting and running the phone. Treble support allows users to change the system image and run different system images with the same kernel and vendor partition.</p><p>The Xiaomi Mi 6 is an A-only device, so users looking to flash a Generic System Image (such as XDA Senior Member <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=1915408">phhusson’s</a> Phh-Treble) will need to download ARM64 and A-only system images. The Treble ZIP file for the Mi 6 contains a boot image (kernel) and a vendor image (<strong>cust&nbsp;</strong>partition).</p><a href='https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Xiaomi-Mi-6-Project-Treble-Unofficial.png' data-rel="lightbox-gallery-1"><img width="270" height="480" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Xiaomi-Mi-6-Project-Treble-Unofficial.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Xiaomi Mi 6 Unofficial Project Treble Support" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Xiaomi-Mi-6-Project-Treble-Unofficial.png 270w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Xiaomi-Mi-6-Project-Treble-Unofficial-169x300.png 169w" sizes="(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px" /></a> <a href='https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Xiaomi-Mi-6-Project-Treble-Unofficial2.png' data-rel="lightbox-gallery-1"><img width="270" height="480" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Xiaomi-Mi-6-Project-Treble-Unofficial2.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Xiaomi Mi 6 Unofficial Project Treble Support" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Xiaomi-Mi-6-Project-Treble-Unofficial2.png 270w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Xiaomi-Mi-6-Project-Treble-Unofficial2-169x300.png 169w" sizes="(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px" /></a><p>The developers mention that the list of things not currently working includes&nbsp;VoLTE. SeLinux is also set to permissive, and a “There’s an internal problem with your device” error is shown on boot.</p><p>The instructions to flash the Project Treble ZIP on the Mi 6 are:</p><ul><li>Download the Project Treble ZIP file.</li><li>Download a Generic System Image (ARM64 and A-only version).</li><li>Reboot to recovery <a href="https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=818070582850499029" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><b>(this recovery</b></a> <b>is required).</b></li><li>Wipe the System/Data/Vendor/Cache/Dalvik partitions.</li><li>Flash Treble ZIP for the Mi 6.</li><li>Flash the Generic System Image, and reboot.</li></ul><p>We expect unofficial Project Treble compatibility to be a boon to development for Xiaomi devices when the final version of Android P is released. Users should keep in mind that the unofficial Project Treble support for the Mi 6 isn’t currently stable, as VoLTE doesn’t work. Here’s hoping that the developers manage to get VoLTE working and fix other bugs if any.</p><hr /><a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-6/development/sagit-project-trouble-t3763762" class="btn btn_" target="_self" style="background-color:#f85050; color:#ffffff;">Download Project Treble ZIP for the Xiaomi Mi 6</a><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2FI7kOJ<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-65744325270562445132018-03-16T11:13:00.001-07:002018-03-16T11:13:28.435-07:00Google Pay on Wear OS is now available in Canada, Spain, and Australia<p class="dropcap">Fresh off of the announcement of <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/android-wear-rebrand-wear-os/">Android Wear being rebranded to Wear OS</a>, another Google service that was recently rebranded is in the news. In January, <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/google-google-pay-android-pay-google-wallet-unified-brand/">Android Pay was rebranded as Google Pay</a>. Similar to Android Wear, the service is for more than just Android devices, so the name change made sense. Now the two newly rebranded services are teaming up in more countries.</p><p>Google Pay is now available on Wear OS devices in Canada, Spain, and Australia. It was previously only available in the United States and United Kingdom. There were ways to get it working in other counties, but nothing was officially supported. Now people in those countries can officially use their watch to pay for everyday items and transit tickets using Opal in Australia.</p><p>Of course, in order to use Google Pay you’ll need an NFC-equipped smartwatch. Users in Canada and Australia can refer a friend to Google Pay and receive a $10 credit for every friend (up to 10) until May 14th. The friend gets $10 too. Google Pay is already a very convenient way to pay for things with your phone. It gets even easier to use when you don’t have to pull your phone out of your pocket.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel" title="Google Pay">Google Pay (Free, Google Play) →</a></p><hr /><a href="https://support.google.com/wearos/answer/7293863" class="btn btn_" target="_self" style="background-color:#f85050; color:#ffffff;">Source: Google Support</a><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2Dx6RJ2<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-1808924335322492882018-03-16T07:28:00.001-07:002018-03-16T07:28:10.839-07:00How to install official Android Oreo for the Snapdragon Galaxy S8 and S8+<p>After many months of waiting, Verizon has finally released the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/tag/android-oreo/">Android Oreo</a> update for the <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8">Galaxy S8</a> and S8+. This build has not been officially pushed by any other carriers yet, but they should&nbsp;be pushing the&nbsp;update soon.</p><p>These updates are for the Snapdragon variants of the Galaxy S8 and S8+. The <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-android-oreo-on-the-samsung-galaxy-s8-s8-exynos/">Exynos variants</a> of the phone have <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-s8-android-oreo-project-treble/">already received Android Oreo</a>. The update has been certified in the Play Store and passes <a href="https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&amp;jsonp=vglnk_152117465287212&amp;key=c253a561fbe84b0cd1cd9012f5136c6e&amp;libId=jetg3ymj0102gzl9000DAn4en2yfn&amp;loc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.xda-developers.com%2Fsamsung-galaxy-note8-android-oreo-update%2F&amp;v=1&amp;out=https%3A%2F%2Fforum.xda-developers.com%2Fapps%2Fmagisk%2Fguide-magisk-troubleshooting-t3641417%2Fpost73145987%23post73145987&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.xda-developers.com%2Fauthor%2Fmweinbach%2F&amp;title=Official%20Samsung%20Galaxy%20Note%208%20Android%20Oreo%20Update%20Rolling%20Out%20Soon%20As%20Beta%20Builds%20Pass%20SafetyNet&amp;txt=SafetyNet">SafetyNet</a>. This build includes the February security patch and the typical array of Android Oreo features, such as <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/notification-importance-controls-all-apps-android-oreo/">notification channels</a>, <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/picture-in-picture-mode-desktop-google-chrome/">picture-in-picture mode</a>, <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/customize-notification-snooze-duration-android-oreo/">notification snoozing</a>, <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/android-oreo-oem-background-app-limitations/">background app optimizations</a>, and more. As you would expect, there are plenty of Samsung-specific changes with <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-experience-9-0-beta-android-oreo-features/">Samsung Experience 9.0</a>&nbsp;as well.</p><p><img class=" wp-image-212058 aligncenter" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/IMG_20180315_192828_652-1.jpg" alt="" width="314" height="715" /></p><p>This update should be available very soon, but if you want to install it now you can follow the guide below.</p><h3>How to Update Galaxy S8 and S8+ to Android Oreo:</h3><ol><li>Check your phone’s model number to see if its <strong>G950U</strong> or <strong>G955U</strong>.</li><li>You will need to download <a href="https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=1F5A6CA8243411E89F15FA163EE8F90B">BRB1 Odin for S8</a> and <a href="https://samsung.firmware.science/download?url=48927/1488/SS-G950USQS2BRB1-to-U2CRB9-UP">update for S8</a> and the <a href="https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=4AABCE55243D11E89F15FA163EE8F90B">BRB1 Odin for S8+</a> and <a href="https://samsung.firmware.science/download?url=48926/1488/SS-G955USQS2BRB1-to-U2CRB9-UP">update for S8+</a>.</li><li>Copy the OTA file onto the SD Card on your phone. If you don’t have an SD Card, you can skip this step but you will still need the OTA file on your computer. Extract the Odin firmware linked earlier. It will be in a zip format.</li><li>Reboot your device into download mode by powering off your device then holding the Bixby button + Volume down + power</li><li>Download the <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4431749&amp;d=1519672710">Odin tool</a> and plug in your phone to your computer. Odin is an official tool from Samsung that can flash official Samsung firmware onto Samsung Galaxy devices. In Odin on the right side, you will see 5 sections, but only 3 of those will be used.</li><li>Click the BL button and navigate to your Odin firmware folder where you extracted your files, and then click the file starting with BL. Do the same for AP and CP.<img class="size-full wp-image-212058 aligncenter" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Screenshot-52-1.png" alt="" width="869" height="645" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Screenshot-52-1.png 869w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Screenshot-52-1-300x223.png 300w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Screenshot-52-1-768x570.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 869px) 100vw, 869px" /></li><li>Click start at the bottom of Odin.</li><li>Wait for your device to flash and then reboot. As soon as it reboots, power off your phone again. Then, boot into recovery once more by holding down the Bixby button + Volume up + power.</li><li>If you have an SD card, select “apply update from SD card.” You can select this by using your volume rockers to navigate and the power button to select. After selecting the option, find the file called “update.zip” and select it with the power button.</li><li>If you don’t have an SD card, select “apply update from <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/">ADB</a>.” On your computer, open a command prompt by pressing Windows key + R and typing “cmd.” Once this command prompt opens up, type “adb sideload” and press enter. If you don’t already have ADB set up, you can follow these quick set of instructions to get up to speed.</li></ol><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2FMu7og<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-71980135791131234862018-03-16T06:48:00.001-07:002018-03-16T06:48:07.755-07:00Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ can now boot official TWRP<p class="dropcap">Shortly after the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-and-galaxy-s9-are-official-specifications-features-prices-and-availability/">launch</a> of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, we saw the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-kernel-source/">kernel source</a> for both devices get officially released. This kicked off the development community here on the XDA forums to get working on these devices right away. Only a couple of weeks later, Team Win Recovery Project (<a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-twrp/">TWRP</a>) has been released officially for both devices by XDA Recognised Developer and Contributor <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=6371894">jesec</a>, a crucial element in getting custom ROM development off the ground.</p><p>A custom recovery such as TWRP is necessary for a whole number of reasons when it comes to ROM development. Its primary purpose is exactly what it says in the name: to recover your device should any custom software flashing go awry. Without a custom recovery, it’s often straight up impossible to even flash a custom ROM as the OEM’s recovery will usually restrict non-official software from being installed. The only restriction currently is that TWRP is unavailable on Snapdragon editions of the device, thus leaving a huge amount of American users in the dark. This is because Snapdragon editions of Samsung devices tend to be carrier-locked, and the bootloader can’t be unlocked as easily as the international Exynos variants which come straight from Samsung.</p><p>What’s more, as the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ both launch with <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/tag/android-oreo/">Android Oreo</a>, <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/googles-project-treble-modularize-android-so-oems-can-update-devices-faster/">Project Treble</a> is in tow for both devices. With the availability of official TWRP, <strong>you can flash a custom ROM on your Galaxy S9 or S9+ right now if you want</strong>. Be sure to use TWRP to back up your system partition first. Simply by flashing the system.img file through <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/google-releases-separate-adb-and-fastboot-binary-downloads/">fastboot</a> or through TWRP, <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/stock-android-oreo-huawei-mate-9-project-treble/">you can boot stock Android on any Project Treble enabled device</a>. It’s the first Samsung device to support it, and even more so, the first Exynos device as well. It’s likely there will be some initial bugs, but it should boot and work fine for the most part. Be sure to give it a try if you’re interested, and hopefully custom ROMs start to arrive for both devices soon!</p><hr /><p><a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9/development/recovery-twrp-galaxy-s9-exynos-t3763858" class="btn btn_" target="_self" style="background-color:#f85050; color:#ffffff;">Download TWRP for the Samsung Galaxy S9</a><br /><a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9-plus/development/twrp-exynos-t3763464" class="btn btn_" target="_self" style="background-color:#f85050; color:#ffffff;">Download TWRP for the Samsung Galaxy S9+</a></p><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2ItjmJq<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-89768884147422823392018-03-16T06:18:00.001-07:002018-03-16T06:18:25.471-07:00Google Play Protect used machine learning to detect 60.3% of all Potentially Harmful Apps on the Play Store<p class="dropcap">Google Play Protect is Google’s answer to the ever-evolving battle against malware. <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/google-play-protect-a-new-solution-to-keep-your-android-device-secure/">We saw it launch in May of last year</a>, and since then it has undergone many changes and improvements. <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/google-play-protect-coming-devices/">It also rolled out to many more devices following its initial testing phase</a>. Play Protect works by scanning applications uploaded to the Google Play Store for any features designed to harm your device. It also scans applications from non-Google Play sources. It’s constantly improving, and Google’s latest “Android Security Year in Review” aims to prove that.</p><p>According to Google, 60.3% of Potentially Harmful Apps (PHAs) were detected via machine learning algorithms, an impressive number which Google only expects to rise. Google is no stranger to machine learning. The company has been integrating machine learning algorithms in <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/google-assistant-google-lens-available/">every place they can</a> for a couple of years now. Machine learning allows Play Protect to scan as many as 50 <em>billion</em> applications a day while also scanning devices themselves, even when they are offline. 39 million PHAs were prevented from being installed thanks to Google Play Protect. Offline scanning has contributed to another 10 million PHA detection, as 35% of such applications are installed when a device is offline.</p><p>As a result of these measures undertaken by Google, those who installed applications only from the Google Play Store were 9 times less likely to get a PHA than those who installed from other sources. The service reviewed 65% more applications in 2017 when compared to 2016. Thanks to the fact it also protects Android’s ecosystem as a whole, there was a 60% drop in installation rates of PHAs from outside of the Google Play Store. This is a huge drop and shows just how well Google Play Protect is currently working.</p><p>Of course, <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3-oxygenos-501-play-protect-factory-mode/">we’ve seen some false positives along the way</a> (though this is partially the fault of the OEM), but overall the tool is beneficial. With <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/dirty-cow-exploit-linux-android-zniu/">numerous exploits</a> existing in the wild, <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/march-android-security-bulletin-ota-factory-images/">Android security patches</a> and Google Play Protect are tantamount to security.</p><hr /><a href="https://security.googleblog.com/2018/03/android-security-2017-year-in-review.html#" class="btn btn_" target="_self" style="background-color:#f85050; color:#ffffff;">Source: Google Security Blog</a><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2FLBRqM<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-7533155569808811862018-03-15T14:48:00.001-07:002018-03-15T14:48:17.314-07:00(Screen) size does matter: consumers are spending more time on larger devices<p class="dropcap">Screen sizes on Android phones have increased by a significant amount <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/smartphone-display-terminology-explained/">over the last few years</a>. The first Android phone, the HTC Dream/T-Mobile G1, had a 3.2-inch display. We’ve seen the average screen size constantly increase in the following few years. In 2011, Samsung launched the Galaxy Note with a 5.3-inch 16:10 display that seemed gigantic at the time. Now, even budget smartphones have 5.5-inch displays.</p><p>The average screen size of smartphones has increased from 3.2-inch all the way to 5.5-inch devices. In 2017, device makers started to adopt the taller 18:9 aspect ratio with 5.7-inch and 6-inch 18:9 displays. Now, we are starting to see 6-inch 18:9 displays become the new standard in flagships as well as in the mid-range price segments, as they have more screen area than 5.5-inch 16:9 displays.</p><p>Opinions continue to remain divided on whether bigger displays are better than smaller displays. In the last few years, however, sales of smartphones with big displays (once termed as “phablets”) have increased exponentially. Now, few phones have a screen size of less than 5-inches, with the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/sony-announces-the-xperia-xz2-and-the-xperia-xz2-compact-with-189-displays-and-the-qualcomm-snapdragon-845-soc/">Sony Xperia Compact</a> lineup being one of the notable phone series to come with smaller displays.</p><p>Up until now, the impact of bigger smartphone displays on mobile data use and minutes hadn’t been quantified. Now, AppOptix (a division of Strategy Analytics) has monitored 4,000 Android users and released two infographics on their findings. The data shows that users with 5.5″+ screen sizes use more data and minutes than those users who have phones with smaller displays.</p><div id="attachment_212047" style="max-width: 746px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-212047" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Usage-Stats-Smartphones.png" alt="AppOptix Screen Size Smartphones" width="736" height="510" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Usage-Stats-Smartphones.png 736w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Usage-Stats-Smartphones-300x208.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Source: AppOptix</p></div><p>The AppOptix data shows that 5.0-5.5″ screens and 5.5″+ screens are using much more mobile data when compared with 4.5-5.0″ smartphone screens. The infographic shows that users with 5.5″+ screens have 141 daily sessions and they use their phone for 261.36 minutes per day. They also use 840MB of cellular data per day.</p><p>On the other hand, users with 4.5-5.0″ screens had 127 daily sessions and they use their phone for 242 minutes per day. They use less mobile data at 637MB data usage.</p><p>This data indicates that large screen devices are responsible for driving up the rising consumption of data, minutes, and sessions. It makes sense. Larger displays naturally lend themselves to higher media consumption. In fact, it is unquestionably true that a larger (5.5″+) display is better for productivity as well. With smaller bezels and 18:9 displays, the disadvantages of bigger displays are gradually being reduced, which is good to see.</p><div id="attachment_212048" style="max-width: 422px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-large wp-image-212048" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/AppOptix-Infographic-412x1024.png" alt="AppOptix Consumer Behavior Smartphones" width="412" height="1024" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/AppOptix-Infographic-412x1024.png 412w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/AppOptix-Infographic-121x300.png 121w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/AppOptix-Infographic.png 472w" sizes="(max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Source: AppOptix</p></div><p>The other findings from AppOptix’s infographic are that US individuals apparently use their phones for 4 hours a day, consume 743MB of data (Wi-Fi + mobile data) and have 131 app sessions. Users typically spend most of their time on social apps, followed by communication, games, and browsing.</p><p>The findings in the study are restricted to US consumers, although their gist can be applied worldwide. Consumers have spoken, and they want bigger displays with small bezels. It’s here where device makers have run into issues as they attempt to reduce bezels at all costs, as this leads to the start of the discussion about the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/android-display-notch-discussion/">controversial display notch</a>.</p><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2pf8B5s<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-57343607773673721592018-03-15T13:38:00.001-07:002018-03-15T13:38:09.379-07:00Huawei P10 and P10 Plus Android Oreo update with EMUI 8.0 now officially rolling out<p class="dropcap">The <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-p10-first-impressions-attention-to-detail-paves-the-way-to-solid-hardware/">Huawei P10 and the P10 Plus were launched at MWC 2017</a>. The phones didn’t launch with <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/tag/android-oreo/">Android Oreo</a>, but they have high-end specs including the Kirin 960 system-on-chip, dual 12MP + 20MP RGB + monochrome rear cameras, and an 8MP front camera. The differences between the two are that the Huawei P10 has a 5.1-inch Full HD IPS display, while the P10 Plus has a 5.5-inch 16:9 QHD (2560×1440) IPS display. The P10 comes with 4GB of RAM and either 32GB or 64GB of storage, while the P10 Plus comes with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM and either 64GB or 128GB of storage. Finally, the P10 has a 3200mAh battery, while the P10 Plus has a 3750mAh battery.</p><p>In terms of software, the P10 and the P10 Plus shipped with EMUI 5.1 on top of Android Nougat. The Chinese variants of the phones have received the stable <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/tag/android-oreo/">Android 8.0</a> Oreo-based EMUI 8.0 update, but the international variants have been kept waiting. In January, <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-p10-plus-android-oreo-beta/">Huawei started an official beta program of the Android 8.0 Oreo-based EMUI 8.0 update</a> for the international variants of the P10 and the P10 Plus.</p><p>In the same month, the company went on to <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-p10-plus-oreo-kernel-source-code/">release the kernel source code for the Android Oreo update</a>, despite not having actually started rolling out the update to the international variants of the phones. Now, nearly two months later, Huawei has started rolling out the stable Android 8.0 Oreo-based EMUI 8.0 update for the phones in the Philippines.</p><p>As of now, it’s unknown if other regions are also receiving the Android Oreo update along with EMUI 8.0. Huawei has also not provided a changelog for the update. In January, the beta update’s changelog stated that the update contained performance improvements, the addition of the navigation dock, a redesigned settings menu, and a 30-day recycle bin for the Gallery app.</p><p>The EMUI 8.0 update will also bring standard Android Oreo features such as notification channels, picture-in-picture mode, notification dots, smart text selection, the AutoFill framework, faster boot times, and more. The roll-out will likely begin in a staged manner, and we expect it to be completed in the coming weeks.</p><hr /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/HuaweimobilePH/videos/1628312833916876/" class="btn btn_" target="_self" style="background-color:#f85050; color:#ffffff;">Source: Huawei Mobile Philippines</a><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2FBIFLz<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-57634399049525139162018-03-15T13:03:00.001-07:002018-03-15T13:03:31.911-07:00Google Pixelbook’s Touch-Friendly Launcher Features are coming to more Chrome OS devices<p>Touchscreens have become more common on Chromebooks in the last couple of years. <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/google-pixelbook-chromebook-new/">The Pixelbook</a> is one of the best examples of a great Chromebook with a touchscreen. The Pixelbook received a <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/google-update-chrome-os-v61-launcher/">new touch-friendly launcher in Chrome OS 61</a>. It looks more like an Android phone launcher with a search bar at the top and big app icons in 5 columns. The launcher has slowly rolled out to more Chromebooks, and now it looks like it will be the default.</p><p>A new commit in Chromium Gerrit is titled&nbsp;<strong>Enabling all touch-friendly launcher features by default</strong>. That’s pretty self-explanatory, but here is the full commit <a href="https://chromium-review.googlesource.com/c/chromium/src/+/678735">#678735</a>:</p><p style="padding-left: 30px;">Enabling all touch-friendly launcher features by default.</p><p style="padding-left: 30px;">– This reverts commit 2f873e14c7ef408a7c55697b8e166bb46e3bfdcd,<br />“cros:Enable PlaystoreSearch and AnswerCards by Default on Eve Only”.<br />– Full-screen is already ON, blur is ON on selected devices.<br />Enabling for Answer Cards and Play Store app searching.</p><p style="padding-left: 30px;">This will be landed when prod server is 100%.</p><p>“Eve” is a reference to the Pixelbook. Previously, the Pixelbook was the only device with these features by default.&nbsp;“AnswerCards” are the cards that appear in the launcher when the user presses the Search key. “PlaystoreSearch” is exactly what it sounds like. On certain devices, Chrome Web Store search is replaced by the Play Store. Expect to see both of these features, along with <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/chrome-os-adding-floating-keyboard/">other touch improvements</a>, on more Chrome OS devices.</p><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2FT1E3D<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-62953002076047945572018-03-15T12:13:00.001-07:002018-03-15T12:13:04.187-07:00HTC U12+ render shows off 6-inch WQHD+ display and dual rear cameras<p class="dropcap">The <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/u11">HTC U11</a> was HTC’s flagship smartphone in 2017. Then, in&nbsp; November, HTC opted to release a mid-cycle refresh in the form of the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/htc-u11-snapdragon-835-3930-mah/">U11+</a>. The U11+ <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/htc-u11-plus-india-flipkart/">had a limited roll-out of availability</a>&nbsp;and it never launched in the US. Since the last week, we have been seeing more rumors of HTC’s 2018 flagship phone, which had been termed as the U12.</p><p><a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/htc-u12-leaked-specs-snapdragon-845/">Most of the phone’s specifications were leaked by @LlabTooFer</a>, and last week, a rumor stated that t<a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/htc-u12-design-details-leak/">he phone would have come in a matte white glass finish.</a> Now, Evan Blass from&nbsp;<em>VentureBeat&nbsp;</em>has posted a leaked render of the device, which is now referred to as the U12+. The U12+ nomenclature is said to be intended to put it in competition with the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-s9-plus-hands-on/">Samsung Galaxy S9+.</a> The U12 proper does not exist at this time and it may never exist.</p><div id="attachment_212005" style="max-width: 588px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-212005 size-full" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/HTC-U12-Plus.jpg" alt="HTC U12 Plus" width="578" height="438" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/HTC-U12-Plus.jpg 578w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/HTC-U12-Plus-300x227.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Source: Evan Blass</p></div><p><em>VentureBeat&nbsp;</em>also posted specifications of the U12+, which corroborate the ones that were leaked previously by @LlabTooFer. Of more interest here is the render. It’s obvious that the render isn’t an official one as the quality seems to be a bit low. However, it does give a brief idea about what to expect from the HTC U12+ with respect to design.</p><p>The front of the HTC U12+ is minimal with no capacitive buttons and two prominent front-facing cameras. On the back, we have a dual camera setup that is reminiscent of the LG V30’s design. In fact, along with the fingerprint sensor layout, the device looks a lot like the V30.</p><p><em>VentureBeat&nbsp;</em>states that after the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/google-completes-acquisition-htc-engineers-google-pixel-2/">Google-HTC partial acquisition</a> and another round of layoffs, HTC has been forced to cut down its portfolio. It will only release a few phones this year, and the flagship codenamed “Imagine” is the aforementioned HTC U12+.</p><p>With respect to specifications, the U12+ will have a 6-inch WQHD+ (2880×1440) LCD with an 18:9 aspect ratio. It will feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 system-on-chip and 6GB of RAM paired with either 64GB or 128GB of storage, along with a microSD card slot.</p><p>It has dual 12MP + 16MP rear cameras. Interestingly, it will also have dual 8MP + 8MP front cameras (similar to the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/htc-u11-eyes-announced-dual-selfie-cameras-face-unlock/">HTC U11 Eyes</a>). The phone will be powered by a 3420mAh battery (bigger than the U11, but smaller than the U11+). Finally, it will have the second generation of HTC’s Edge Sense feature that allows users to squeeze the phone to control various features.</p><p><em>VentureBeat&nbsp;</em>states that development of the HTC U12+ has recently encountered “a minor snag”, which has pushed its expected launch date back several weeks from late April to early May.</p><p>Alongside the U12+, HTC is also developing full-screen lower-end phones. They are codenamed the “Breeze” and “Breeze+” and will come to market as the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/htc-desire-12-specifications-retail-box/">HTC Desire 12</a> and the Desire 12+ respectively. The notable feature of the phones will be an 18:9 full-screen display, but the rest of the specifications aren’t anything to boast about. The phones will have a MediaTek SoC, 2GB of RAM paired with 16GB of storage, 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, and a 2730mAh battery.</p><p>We expect to learn more about the U12+ in the time leading up to its launch.</p><hr /><a href="https://venturebeat.com/2018/03/15/this-is-the-htc-u12/" class="btn btn_" target="_self" style="background-color:#f85050; color:#ffffff;">Source: VentureBeat</a><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2FOavjS<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383961621007264542.post-20059165195596423182018-03-15T10:13:00.001-07:002018-03-15T10:13:07.070-07:00New Tasker Beta adds Secure Settings Permission, Lock Screen/Screenshot Action in Android P, and more<p class="dropcap">The most popular automation app on the Google Play Store, <a href="https://forum.xda-developers.com/u/tasker-tips-tricks">Tasker</a>, recently underwent a change in ownership. The developer of the popular AutoApps plugins for Tasker,&nbsp;João Dias, is now the <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/tasker-joao-dias-autoapps-development/">owner and developer of the app</a>. He has <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/tasker-autoapps-interview-joao-dias/">great plans for the app</a>, and his first test as owner of Tasker was to ensure that his build script worked by launching a <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/tasker-google-play-beta-program/">largely-unchanged beta release on the Play Store</a>. Now, he is ready to release his first proper beta update for the automation app. The first beta release of Tasker under&nbsp;João Dias doesn’t add a ton of new features, but the ones it does add are quite significant.</p><h2>Secure Settings Permission</h2><p>First, the app finally adds the <code>WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS</code> permission to the Manifest. This isn’t necessarily a feature, but it opens up the ability to control device Secure/Global settings without needing an additional plug-in such as AutoTools or SecureTask.</p><p>Once you update Tasker, you can take advantage of this new permission by issuing the following command via <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/">ADB</a>:</p><pre><br /><code>adb shell pm grant net.dinglisch.android.taskerm android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS</code><br /></pre><p>Now, you can create actions that write to the <code>Settings.Secure</code> or <code>Settings.Global</code> tables on your device. Currently, this requires the use of a Java Function in Tasker since the app does not yet have a dedicated Action for it. For example, if I wanted to invert my navigation bar so the back and recent apps button are swapped:</p><pre><br /><code>cr = CONTEXT.getContentResolver();<br />Secure.putString(cr, sysui_nav_bar, space,recent;home;back,menu_ime)</code><br /></pre><a href='https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Tasker-Secure-Settings-1.png' data-rel="lightbox-gallery-1"><img width="150" height="300" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Tasker-Secure-Settings-1-150x300.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="Tasker Secure Settings" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Tasker-Secure-Settings-1-150x300.png 150w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Tasker-Secure-Settings-1-512x1024.png 512w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Tasker-Secure-Settings-1.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a> <a href='https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Tasker-Secure-Settings-2.png' data-rel="lightbox-gallery-1"><img width="150" height="300" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Tasker-Secure-Settings-2-150x300.png" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="Tasker Secure Settings" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Tasker-Secure-Settings-2-150x300.png 150w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Tasker-Secure-Settings-2-512x1024.png 512w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Tasker-Secure-Settings-2.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a><p>And if you want to go crazy with automating your device’s settings, you can find the full list of available parameters by issuing the following commands in ADB:</p><pre><br /><code>adb shell settings list global<br />adb shell settings list secure<br />adb shell settings list system</code><br /></pre><h2>Android P Accessibility API Update</h2><p>With <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/android-p-developer-preview-1-google-pixel-xl-pixel-2-xl/">Android P’s release</a>&nbsp;comes a couple of new APIs that are useful for automation apps such as Tasker. There are two new Global Actions in the Accessibility API for Android: taking a screenshot and locking the screen. The former is pretty straight-forward, while the latter’s advantage is a bit more subtle and something we <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/android-p-action-lock-screen/">previously covered</a>. Tasker now supports both actions if you enable its Accessibility Service and you’re running Android P. These new actions can be found under the “Input” section in Actions.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-211834" src="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Tasker-Accessibility-Service-284x300.png" alt="Tasker" width="284" height="300" srcset="https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Tasker-Accessibility-Service-284x300.png 284w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Tasker-Accessibility-Service-768x811.png 768w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Tasker-Accessibility-Service-969x1024.png 969w, https://www1-lw.xda-cdn.com/files/2018/03/Tasker-Accessibility-Service.png 1136w" sizes="(max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px" /></p><h2>Runtime Permissions</h2><p>This next one isn’t a user-facing feature, but it paves the way for the app complying with the new <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/play-store-updated-requirements-api-level-64-bit/">Play Store requirements</a>&nbsp;that will force the app to target a higher API level. By adding runtime permissions, the automation app will now request the user to grant it sensitive permissions whenever the app needs it. Speaking of which…</p><h2>Tasker now targets Android 7.1 Nougat</h2><p>In order to comply with the new Play Store rules, the automation app now targets a newer version of Android—7.1 Nougat. It’ll eventually target Oreo in the future, but Mr. Dias chose to target 7.1 for now to ensure that the transition goes smoothly. Unfortunately, as a consequence of this change, certain features such as the “Notification Pulse” action no longer work.</p><p class="clear:both;"><br /><br />from xda-developers http://ift.tt/2HBgskl<br />via <a href="https://ifttt.com/?ref=da&amp;site=blogger">IFTTT</a></p> Real Madridhttps://plus.google.com/109239020898090669513noreply@blogger.com0